The research team has developed a nanostructured antifouling coating that dramatically improves the performance and stability of the electrochemical aptamer-based (E-AB) biosensors used to monitor ...

The 'zwitterionic polymer hydrogel' repels the viruses from approaching and passing through the membrane. It contains both positive and negative charges and improves efficiency by weakening virus ...

Researchers are optimizing polymer-coated nanoparticles to increase their permeability across this barrier and consequently the delivery of encapsulated drugs in the brain. Treating diseases such as ...

A breakthrough zwitterionic polymer slips through the skin’s toughest barriers, carrying insulin deep into tissue and normalizing blood sugar, offering patients a painless alternative to daily ...

You may not have heard of polyethylene glycol (PEG), but there’s a good chance you’ve ingested it. The nontoxic polymer is commonly used to prevent freezer burn in ice cream, keep toothpaste moist and ...

Zwitterions sound likes a distant cousin of Twitter (X), but in fact they are a common macromolecule found in human cells. Scientists at the University of Sydney are also now using Zwitterions to ...

A new study shows that polyethylene glycol coatings keep nanoparticles stable during freeze drying, while the protein albumin helps protect other surfaces and improves their safety in use. (Nanowerk ...

Functional coatings improve polymer surfaces by adding barrier protection, chemical resistance, hydrophobicity, conductivity, ...

Advanced coating techniques like magnetron sputtering and plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) are becoming crucial for medical devices. These techniques offer many benefits, such as ...